Well I have been away for awhile....life has been hectic! I lost my focus, my commitment, for a bit, but back at it now! I am committed to providing some educational insights for you that might benefit you in your teaching AND in your life.
The Webster dictionary defines commit as "to put in charge or trust," "to carry into action deliberately," "obligate, bind" and "to pledge or assign to some particular course or use." That is a pretty heavy duty word!!!
In our lives we are committed to our partners, to our kids, to our family, to our community, to our work, to our colleagues....we have SO many commitments, it is easy to become overwhelmed in our lives. And all of these commitments are made at different levels, focusing on one or more, all at once, or focusing on them at different times dependent on what is going on in our lives. Being committed is doing whatever is necessary to fulfill or accomplish something.
In our jobs, we have to focus on the purpose of our work in order to be committed. What is it that we do that drives us? What is it that we do that gives us meaning? What is it that we do that makes a difference?
Sometimes staying committed in our teaching jobs can cause conflicts with others and within ourselves. We work hard, do our best, and yet in this economy, our jobs may be on the line every day. But if we believe in what we are doing, we have to stay the course, no matter what! Continue to grow and enhance your professional skills.
If you are a new graduate and/or have not been able to find a teaching position after being out of school for a few years, are you still committed to the field of teaching and finding a job? What does that commitment look like? Looking at the job search as a challenge rather than a roadblock to your career might help you continue your pursuit. Be determined to keep looking for that first job! Develop an action plan that can guide you on this quest.
Commitment means ACTION. What actions are you taking?
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